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“What is a thought?” An excerpt from “Mindfulness Plain & Simple”.
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“The human obsession with past and future is driven by the way we relate to our
thoughts, which consume most of our attention, most of the time. This leads to
many problems, which we will explore over the course of this chapter. As you
read, notice any insights that arise, as well as noticing [...]
Workin’ 9 to 5 (and other scary stories).
Here in Australia, it’s summertime, and it’s about this time that the last of the lucky people go back to work, kids go back to school, and we all start to feel like the year has actually started. To celebrate (or commiserate) this fact, I wanted to share a perspective on why we humans tend [...]
Sit, breathe and Listen! Adventures in Mindfulness
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Who wins (and who cares): Mindfully navigating the world of parenting.
A funny thing happened to me the other day. I was outside sweeping the path around our house when my two year old son Liam came to help. Now, anyone who has lived with, dealt with or raised a two year old will know that sometimes their idea of ‘helping’ doesn’t exactly fit in with [...]
Spirituality is dead: how being ordinary saved my life (and other Mindfulness tales).
Rabbit said something interesting to Eeyore in “Return to the Hundred Acre Wood”, by David Benedictus. He said that “Happy is all very well Eeyore, but it doesn’t butter any Parsnips!” Eeyore’s response? “Then leave them unbuttered.” For me, spirituality is dead, because it might butter your Parsnips, but it doesn’t lead to happiness.
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The Seasons According to Pooh
All the animals were at Pooh’s house, enjoying a little something, because what else can you do when you feel a little eleven o’clockish? Somebody asked, “Pooh, tell us about the seasons, and which one is best, and why, and whether?” Winnie the Pooh paused, because pausing is the only thing to do when faced [...]
The best things in life are free
I’m going to start with a bold statement, then see if I can back it up: I always have exactly the right amount of money. My financial situation is always as it needs to be. Sound crazy? Please let me explain…
Before we start, I’m not rich (by Western standards), I’m nowhere near debt free and [...]
